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the secretary of commerce, 68-year-old john bryson was in southern california to deliver a speech. the officials say on saturday he hit a car stopped to speak to the driver and drove off. he then hit the same car again and then five minutes hit another car. officers found him un- conscience and took him to the hospital for treatment. white house officials say it was a unique accident. >> he was alone, was not with security detail, on private time which is common and it resulted in him having a seizure and ended up in the hospital. >> brice son has returned to washington but could face felony hit-and-run charges. >>> full service branch overseas in london, the ceo said the opening signals a significant step in the evolution of the technology second tore in the uk. bank worked with high-tech companies. >>> the u.s. says it fears the sierran government is organizing another mass cure. un observers witnessed seeing military helicopters fire on rebel towns. activests repeatedly claimed president's regime was using helicopters but this is the first time the u.n. confirmed the use. the u.
the secretary of commerce, 68-year-old john bryson was in southern california to deliver a speech. the officials say on saturday he hit a car stopped to speak to the driver and drove off. he then hit the same car again and then five minutes hit another car. officers found him un- conscience and took him to the hospital for treatment. white house officials say it was a unique accident. >> he was alone, was not with security detail, on private time which is common and it resulted in him...
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the department of commerce has indicated that those are considered low risk expenses. those are deemed to be allowed. the discussion with the mayor's office is that we want to continue the momentum of this project. we feel that it can take place, even though protocols have not been separate from technology. >> correct -- supervisor kim: correct me if i am wrong, but part of the option from motorola, doing work in connection, but they no longer have the contract. who are we expecting to be doing this installation and maintenance work? you are requesting this $200,000 for permits and, i assume, rentals for the site? but they will install and maintain these antennas, to be used for public safety radio networks. now motorola is no longer being contacted to do that work and we do not know who will be doing that instead. potentially, the federal government. i am curious, this is being set aside for the permits and rentals, but we do not know who will be doing the maintenance? >> if we can clarify, i believe that motorola is still the vendor. there is a slowdown in purchased
the department of commerce has indicated that those are considered low risk expenses. those are deemed to be allowed. the discussion with the mayor's office is that we want to continue the momentum of this project. we feel that it can take place, even though protocols have not been separate from technology. >> correct -- supervisor kim: correct me if i am wrong, but part of the option from motorola, doing work in connection, but they no longer have the contract. who are we expecting to be...
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that is coming through the grants that motorola has received from the department of commerce and from a match that motorola is putting in. if we don't do that, those sites are not updated. the upgrades are nothing to us, the operations, the maintenance. there is the one time costs for staff and permits. this is for the department of real estate, the department of technology, and power of permitting department, that runs about $277,000. that is of the next two years. then, there will be annual costs for the utilities, leases, and fees. i would like to thank mr. rose and deborah neumann forking with us in a short time over the last week to help provide these figures from last week. we believe that those would be in the range from 280,000 to 410,000. for the cost to run the system is about 600,000. said that you're comfortable with this, these costs would be coming back to the board for approval. there would be no surprises. we will continue to see you as we move forward on the project. >> the 600,000 you have identified over three years for equipment, that is money that you expect would
that is coming through the grants that motorola has received from the department of commerce and from a match that motorola is putting in. if we don't do that, those sites are not updated. the upgrades are nothing to us, the operations, the maintenance. there is the one time costs for staff and permits. this is for the department of real estate, the department of technology, and power of permitting department, that runs about $277,000. that is of the next two years. then, there will be annual...
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the fact that younger people who are more mobile oriented may not be doing as much commerce as their somewhat more demographically older and more wealthy peers are doing online can be as much of a generational transition about commerce going to mobile. again, not a google issue. >> right. john ford, they did pay $12.5 billion for motorola mobility. they're trying to make that work as well. we're about 90 seconds away from the reopening here. >> they are. that's going to be one of the things that gets a lot of focus because of the more than $.5 billion loss there. there are a number of issues on the cost side. investors wondering on how much of an impact we'll see like on cost per click. >> on the motorola, it's not really a loss. it's a write down on the cost of that. that could prove to be -- because they're acquiring a platform linked to android. they really are thinking about the next ten years of bringing together search on a mobile platform that they now currently own and control and write the software for one of the most ubiquitous mobile platforms in the world. >> we are waiti
the fact that younger people who are more mobile oriented may not be doing as much commerce as their somewhat more demographically older and more wealthy peers are doing online can be as much of a generational transition about commerce going to mobile. again, not a google issue. >> right. john ford, they did pay $12.5 billion for motorola mobility. they're trying to make that work as well. we're about 90 seconds away from the reopening here. >> they are. that's going to be one of...
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but there is an emphasis, chamber of commerce folks worrying about the economy. and evangelicals worry about the values. is is that riff repairable and is romney the right guy to do it? >> dana: it remains to be seen if romney is the right guy to do it. yes, i think that republicans, the big tent philosophy and everybody gets together. if you look at the list we talked about regarding the one that mark keeson put out. especially when you think of the supreme court. the levels of spending. those are uniting issues. when i was doing spokesperson work, the favorite question from the press was oh, are the republicans having infighting? what we don't talk about enough is the infighting on the left. fred hyatt of the "washington post," editorial director there wrote an interesting comment saying the bigger risk is between old school democrats and new school democrats. we saw it yesterday with the eric holder announcement, attorney general holder saying it was allowable to go after americans overseas. new school democrat thinking. >> bob: i hope we bring the topic up on
but there is an emphasis, chamber of commerce folks worrying about the economy. and evangelicals worry about the values. is is that riff repairable and is romney the right guy to do it? >> dana: it remains to be seen if romney is the right guy to do it. yes, i think that republicans, the big tent philosophy and everybody gets together. if you look at the list we talked about regarding the one that mark keeson put out. especially when you think of the supreme court. the levels of spending....
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on page 9 of our report we point out that the inspector general of the united states department of commerce has raised various concerns regarding the application, the grant application. however, none of those concerns caused the inspector general to seize the project. we just point that out on page 9 of our report. on page 10 of our report, again, we make reference to the $43 a month access fee was $38 being payable to motorola, $5 payable to the bay bridge authority, and again, funding sources have not yet been identified for those costs as well as the additional costs for their radios or computer devices which are estimated to range from $400 to $1,500. let me say that we thank very much ms. kronenberg for providing this information about the cost data and other elements of this plan. as of the riding of our report we have not had the opportunity to determine exactly what the costs will be. in addition to the costs that are before you today and that is on the lease cost. based on the testimony i have heard today and what we have reviewed, it is clear that the total cost of this project ar
on page 9 of our report we point out that the inspector general of the united states department of commerce has raised various concerns regarding the application, the grant application. however, none of those concerns caused the inspector general to seize the project. we just point that out on page 9 of our report. on page 10 of our report, again, we make reference to the $43 a month access fee was $38 being payable to motorola, $5 payable to the bay bridge authority, and again, funding sources...
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had put the contract at a nearly fatal high risk of grant funding cancellation by the department of commerce and similar no-funding votes from other departments. can you respond? do -- do it -- do we really know what happened? >> i did not feel that i since the entirely an idea of work with them and i have worked over many top -- obstacles over this project for things that happened before i came in to this job. the references that you were making back to the december letter, those all refer back to things that happened well over one year ago. we have acknowledged the fact that the applications process itself, if not mistakes, there were irregularities. we have taken care of everything that was addressed in the allied she report and we are moving forward in a positive way i would like to respond to a couple of things that the supervisor said, if the board allows me. here, today, i have the wife of chief hayes, commander tom, and john walton. we all support this effort, as support this effort. we have gone to court three times in the last 14 months to present this project. we go back on februa
had put the contract at a nearly fatal high risk of grant funding cancellation by the department of commerce and similar no-funding votes from other departments. can you respond? do -- do it -- do we really know what happened? >> i did not feel that i since the entirely an idea of work with them and i have worked over many top -- obstacles over this project for things that happened before i came in to this job. the references that you were making back to the december letter, those all...
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had put the contract at a nearly fatal high risk of grant funding cancellation by the department of commerce and similar no-funding votes from other departments. can you respond? do -- do it -- do we really know what happened? >> i did not feel that i since the entirely an idea of work with them and i have worked over many top -- obstacles over this project for things that happened before i came in to this job. the references that you were making back to the december lett
had put the contract at a nearly fatal high risk of grant funding cancellation by the department of commerce and similar no-funding votes from other departments. can you respond? do -- do it -- do we really know what happened? >> i did not feel that i since the entirely an idea of work with them and i have worked over many top -- obstacles over this project for things that happened before i came in to this job. the references that you were making back to the december lett
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commerce department in salt water. it gets complicated once they are smoked. everybody laughs and there is applause but they haven't gotten rid of that craziness? >> they never go away. even if they do and congratulations that our dairy farmers, they don't have to wear hazmat suits to clean up. but the net burden is rising and not falling. some of the new ones will make as little sense as the old ones. there is one as usual the energy and clean energy. with a new kind of ethanol and couple years back, everybody was hot on it. we mandated its use. the trouble is it doesn't exist. that is regulation that should go away. maybe the president can work on that one. >> john: thank you douglas. watching regulators what they do do they want america to fail. a video that asks that question. >> if i wanted america to [ male announcer ] this is coach parker... whose non-stop day starts with back pain... and a choice. take advil no and maybe up to four in a day. or choose aleve and two pills for a day free of pain. way to go, coach. ♪ droid does. and does it launch apps
commerce department in salt water. it gets complicated once they are smoked. everybody laughs and there is applause but they haven't gotten rid of that craziness? >> they never go away. even if they do and congratulations that our dairy farmers, they don't have to wear hazmat suits to clean up. but the net burden is rising and not falling. some of the new ones will make as little sense as the old ones. there is one as usual the energy and clean energy. with a new kind of ethanol and...
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commerce department economy drew 3.1%. that is lower than the government's of -- 1.3% and that is lower than 1.7%. the drought and consumer spending contributed to the drop in the rate of economic growth. some analysts say the drought will continue to hurt the economy for months. republicans claim the numbers show that the president's policies have failed while the white house points out that the economy has grown for a dozen consecutive quarters. according to a new fox news polls of likely voters, 44% approve of the president's handling of the economy compared to 35% two years ago. john reports is following the romney campaign and live tonight but first, let's get to ed henry live outside the white house. you would think the bad economic news would have the president scrambling? >> especially on top of that economic growth number you mentioned which is very weak, durable goods, that came in. it's down 13.2%. washing machines and things that are supposed to last three years. it was the worst drop since 2009 when we were in
commerce department economy drew 3.1%. that is lower than the government's of -- 1.3% and that is lower than 1.7%. the drought and consumer spending contributed to the drop in the rate of economic growth. some analysts say the drought will continue to hurt the economy for months. republicans claim the numbers show that the president's policies have failed while the white house points out that the economy has grown for a dozen consecutive quarters. according to a new fox news polls of likely...
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the economgrew at a 1.5% annual rate between aprian june according to the commerce department. that's slightly higher than economist expectations. but it represents the slowest growth since last fall and down considerably from the faster growth the economy experienced during the holidays last year and the first three months of this year. it turns out, those growth rates were revised higher, making the second quarter slowdown that much more. the drag on the second quarter economy came from a slowdown in spending by consumers. it was the smallest gain in a year with spending on big items, especially vehicles, falling. spending from the federal government down to city halls also fell and that comes ahead of the automatic spending cuts due to take effect next year at the federal level. this report is the latest to show a slowing recovery just as the federal reserve meets next tuesday and wednesday to discuss its options. >> next week, we think that they may consider extending the zero rate guidance. right now, they're telling us that they will be on hold until late 2014. they may d
the economgrew at a 1.5% annual rate between aprian june according to the commerce department. that's slightly higher than economist expectations. but it represents the slowest growth since last fall and down considerably from the faster growth the economy experienced during the holidays last year and the first three months of this year. it turns out, those growth rates were revised higher, making the second quarter slowdown that much more. the drag on the second quarter economy came from a...
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expertise in global finance to guide you through the business strategies and opportunities of international commerce. we put our extended global network to work for a wide range of companies, from small businesses to major corporations. what can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news america." >> this is "bbc world news america." protests were the new -- over new cutbacks in greece. is china growing too fast? let's get ready for a rumble. millions take part in the biggest earthquake drill. welcome to our viewers on public television in america and around the globe. european leaders are in brussels this evening for more crucial talks on the euro zone debt crisis. if you have a sense of deja vu, you are not alone. it is the fourth time they have met the share. they're trying to bridge differences over plans for a banking union and new rules over banking supervision. our europe editor is that the bureau sent tonight. >> it may look familiar and today is. this is the 22nd summit since the start of the euro zone crisis. leaders are still struggling to agree and to find a solution. there is a german d
expertise in global finance to guide you through the business strategies and opportunities of international commerce. we put our extended global network to work for a wide range of companies, from small businesses to major corporations. what can we do for you? >> and now, "bbc world news america." >> this is "bbc world news america." protests were the new -- over new cutbacks in greece. is china growing too fast? let's get ready for a rumble. millions take part...
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but admits this mobile surge in commerce is causing a disruption in his words, are they able to manage that? to keep up with the much more rapid adoption of mobile devices that people seem to be making? >> so we activate over 1.3 million smart phones a day. that was only 500,000 just a year ago, as the influx of mobile devices come online, google is winning the scale issue. a lot of these, we got half a billion devices running android. they have not figured out how to monday ties. they talked about how mobile clicks are worth about half a traditional click is worth. it converts more poorly. it converts at about a 25% efficiency. this is a problem that they have to pick. at least they're in the game. android is running on all these devices, if they can figure this out. they can improve that click pricing overtime. it's not going to happen any time soon. the other main point is that motorola was a big miss. also a big drapg to the bottom line. that expense is not going to go away any time soon either. >> is google playing too much defense, the motorola mobility acquisition to protect pat
but admits this mobile surge in commerce is causing a disruption in his words, are they able to manage that? to keep up with the much more rapid adoption of mobile devices that people seem to be making? >> so we activate over 1.3 million smart phones a day. that was only 500,000 just a year ago, as the influx of mobile devices come online, google is winning the scale issue. a lot of these, we got half a billion devices running android. they have not figured out how to monday ties. they...
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. >>> coming up, mitt romney spoke to the hispanic chamber of commerce and asked them for their vote. he did not repeat the joke that he made at a private fundraiser about latino voters. >>> the exclusive interview of the "news week" story that seeks to explain why the protests have erupted around our embassies. [ male announcer ] research suggests the health of our cells plays a key role throughout our entire lives. ♪ one a day men's 50+ is a complete multi-vitamin designed for men's health concerns as we age. ♪ it has more of seven antioxidants to support cell health. that's one a day men's 50+ healthy advantage. oh, hey alex. just picking up some, brochures, posters copies of my acceptance speech. great! it's always good to have a backup plan, in case i get hit by a meteor. wow, your hair looks great. didn't realize they did photoshop here. hey, good call on those mugs. can't let 'em see what you're drinking. you know, i'm glad we're both running a nice, clean race. no need to get nasty. here's your "honk if you had an affair with taylor" yard sign. looks good. [ male announcer
. >>> coming up, mitt romney spoke to the hispanic chamber of commerce and asked them for their vote. he did not repeat the joke that he made at a private fundraiser about latino voters. >>> the exclusive interview of the "news week" story that seeks to explain why the protests have erupted around our embassies. [ male announcer ] research suggests the health of our cells plays a key role throughout our entire lives. ♪ one a day men's 50+ is a complete...
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this cease-fire include the lifting of the blockade of gaza, and easing of restrictions, trade and commerce, and travel restrictions, and by the israelis if it results in a lack of rockets coming into israel. no more rockets being fired into israel, and no more re-supply of weapons to gaza, then perhaps there is something to build on. but the fact of the matter is, it looks like hamas is a force to be reckoned with, even eight days after this war. >> and negotiations, if the cease-fire holds for the next 24 hours, negotiations are to begin again for these next steps? >> reporter: yes, obviously, this is a sort of a cease-fire, but there are many more things to be built on it. and the interesting thing again here which didn't happen before is that egypt, the leading player in getting this cease-fire, is a guarantor of the cease-fire, that is something that israel wanted, and egypt. israel told me in jerusalem they don't want to go into a nebulous cease-fire, they think if there is a problem, they can go and talk to the guarantor. so that, i think, is a bit of a change, as well. >> all right,
this cease-fire include the lifting of the blockade of gaza, and easing of restrictions, trade and commerce, and travel restrictions, and by the israelis if it results in a lack of rockets coming into israel. no more rockets being fired into israel, and no more re-supply of weapons to gaza, then perhaps there is something to build on. but the fact of the matter is, it looks like hamas is a force to be reckoned with, even eight days after this war. >> and negotiations, if the cease-fire...
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department of commerce to started as a traffic cop make sure it all works in a very complex world of internet communications. but there are many who are not satisfied with saddam at the u.n. to take over that responsibility. the united states and other countries that believe in the economic engine that is the internet and communication and freedom that comes from the internet should resist that very, very strongly. we do not countries like china and iran in many community others who do not have anything close to the first amendment we have in our constitution. we do not want them to be setting the standards for how their citizens or anyone else's citizen communicate internationally on the internet. >> host: as you know, i can't has launched an international program that allows for the introduction of an unlimited number of new top-level domain names that will compete with dot.com and dot.net. seemingly there could be nearly two dozen new domain names that they'll go through. do you have concerned that if they don't do that program i can much as you know it's controversial that it cou
department of commerce to started as a traffic cop make sure it all works in a very complex world of internet communications. but there are many who are not satisfied with saddam at the u.n. to take over that responsibility. the united states and other countries that believe in the economic engine that is the internet and communication and freedom that comes from the internet should resist that very, very strongly. we do not countries like china and iran in many community others who do not have...
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chamber of commerce. representing the construction equipment industry for a good number of years, i've worked closely with tom in the chamber on some of our nation's most pressing priorities, particularly the rebuilding of america's oar cairk and crumbling transportation infrastructure. under tom's leadership the u.s. chamber is the nation's greatest champion of free enterprise, american competitiveness, and market capitalism. you can't miss the huge jobs banner on the face of this building as you come up the front steps. jobs and lots of them are what result when the chamber's growth and competitiveness agenda becomes policy. that agenda focuses on expanding trade, strengthening capital markets, driving the energy revolution, reforming our regulatory and legal systems, protecting intellectual property rights, and controlling government spending. among his many accomplishments, tom has spearheaded the creation of the american free enterprise campaign. it's a visionary, long-term program to defend, protect
chamber of commerce. representing the construction equipment industry for a good number of years, i've worked closely with tom in the chamber on some of our nation's most pressing priorities, particularly the rebuilding of america's oar cairk and crumbling transportation infrastructure. under tom's leadership the u.s. chamber is the nation's greatest champion of free enterprise, american competitiveness, and market capitalism. you can't miss the huge jobs banner on the face of this building as...
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chamber of commerce, the hispanic chamber of commerce addressing immigration and unemployment with the hispanics. this is a push to court latino voters emphasizing the rising latino stars backing him. why are the numbers barely budging? we turn to a texas republican. why is that? what is going on here, sir? why do latinos, generally, vote almost lock step, democratic? >>guest: well, neil, i am a life-long american, born here in texas, a son hispanic parents. they immigrated in mexico. i represent a 70 percent hispanic district. this is a preface: the issues here in texas are jobs, the economy, health care, and education. those the top issues. i also think there is so much rhetoric coming from the obama camp and the democrats. they are employing a rhetoric of division and rhetoric of mistruths that tell the hispanic community these people are the boogieman and that is the problem. as i go through my district, that is 70 percent hispanic, the issues are concern whether their spouse will maintain their job; whether the children will be able to get a good education and find a good job in 9
chamber of commerce, the hispanic chamber of commerce addressing immigration and unemployment with the hispanics. this is a push to court latino voters emphasizing the rising latino stars backing him. why are the numbers barely budging? we turn to a texas republican. why is that? what is going on here, sir? why do latinos, generally, vote almost lock step, democratic? >>guest: well, neil, i am a life-long american, born here in texas, a son hispanic parents. they immigrated in mexico. i...
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tthe commerce department's fir look p look at grolook at for tpfor the firsrfor the expectexpected to show a sligh as tp as the u.as the u.s. mixed signals.pthe num thp ththan expected but th housihousinp housihousing h pendipending sales o pendingo4 amazon zaamazon zau amm but felt short in the europe in and middle east. spain's credit rating was cut by standard & poor's with the outlook on the country's long term rating now negative. >>> the price of crude oil is back over $104 a barrels a we we approach the start of the summer driving season. finally, part of american history is going on the auction block. the opera glasses used by president abraham lincoln the night he was assassinated will be up for bid monday in los angeles. the binoculars may be the last object used by president lincoln before he was shot in april, 1865, they are expected to bring in at least half a million dollars. wow. >>> the rangers oust the senators, rays sing the angels and first round of the nfl draft. devils keep their footing long enough to send home the panthers in double overtime. your "early today"
tthe commerce department's fir look p look at grolook at for tpfor the firsrfor the expectexpected to show a sligh as tp as the u.as the u.s. mixed signals.pthe num thp ththan expected but th housihousinp housihousing h pendipending sales o pendingo4 amazon zaamazon zau amm but felt short in the europe in and middle east. spain's credit rating was cut by standard & poor's with the outlook on the country's long term rating now negative. >>> the price of crude oil is back over $104 a...
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world of technology startups the book tellth the startup story of your daily online sample sales e-commerce site. we live in a pretty entrepreneurial world already. why do you think gilt groupe was such a success and really resonated? >> one, we hit a chord with consumers. many of our 5 million members, men and women, are putting this into their daily schedule so that urgency of our sale process really helped. but in terms of the way we started, the most common form of failure comes from a team that doesn't gel. we had a team that was not just skill complement to one another which is what everyone focuses on, more importantly, personality complements. we really covered each other's blind spots. >> this was something that you wanted. you were always looking for designer clothes at discount prices. yes, my cofounder and i used to sneak off our day jobs in new york to go to invite-only designer sales. we knew there would be other customers nationally that wanted to shop this way. we took this experience and parlayed it into gilt groupe. >> what a girl's girl, that's what i'd do too. 5 million
world of technology startups the book tellth the startup story of your daily online sample sales e-commerce site. we live in a pretty entrepreneurial world already. why do you think gilt groupe was such a success and really resonated? >> one, we hit a chord with consumers. many of our 5 million members, men and women, are putting this into their daily schedule so that urgency of our sale process really helped. but in terms of the way we started, the most common form of failure comes from...
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so we are a branch of the department of commerce, but by statute we are also the principle adviser to the president on communications and information policy issues. the fcc, of course, is an independent regulatory agency reporting to congress, um, but many of our issues intersect with the fcc, our work on spectrum, our work on broadband. so we work closely with the fcc and have a overall good relationship with the commission. >> host: now, you mentioned spectrum, and there was a recent spectrum report that came out. >> guest: uh-huh. >> host: freeing up where you recommended how to free up 95 megahertz of spectrum. what's involved with that? what kind of -- who owns that now or who uses that now, or is it unused? what's going to be involved in freeing that up? >> guest: right. well, as you'll recall, the president back in 2010 charged both ntia and the fcc to work together to find 500 megahertz of spectrum that we could reallocate to commercial broadband use. the report we released a couple of weeks ago focuses on one particular band of 95 megahertz of spectrum, almost a fifth of the
so we are a branch of the department of commerce, but by statute we are also the principle adviser to the president on communications and information policy issues. the fcc, of course, is an independent regulatory agency reporting to congress, um, but many of our issues intersect with the fcc, our work on spectrum, our work on broadband. so we work closely with the fcc and have a overall good relationship with the commission. >> host: now, you mentioned spectrum, and there was a recent...
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and to the economy right now, the commerce department says that people are spending more and that's good news. and many of us are spending more at the gas pump. because of the higher gas prices, people are selling out more to fill our cars and what does it mean for our economy? jonathan hoenig from capitalist pig hedge fund and cashin' in. >> great to be with you. >> kelly: a mixed bag, on one hand the consumer spent more in august, but most went to pay gas prices a he we talked about and apparently the americans are not spending as much, what concerns about saving more and spending less. >> spending, consumption itself is not inherently a good sign. keep in mind, that was the justification for the stimulus that we spent. we want people spending more, that's gone down the drain. in actuality, consumption is the end of the productive cycle, the wealth is consumed and there's no more of it. we should be looking for any growth in the economy is some signs of production. people making more investments and hiring and that worries me, is that the long-term economic indicator. i'm not a hater.
and to the economy right now, the commerce department says that people are spending more and that's good news. and many of us are spending more at the gas pump. because of the higher gas prices, people are selling out more to fill our cars and what does it mean for our economy? jonathan hoenig from capitalist pig hedge fund and cashin' in. >> great to be with you. >> kelly: a mixed bag, on one hand the consumer spent more in august, but most went to pay gas prices a he we talked...